UHD Students Go ZERO at Earth Day Houston
Student Recycling Ambassadors Help Houston Go Green at Earth Day Houston
UHD partnered with Discovery Green for Earth Day Houston on Saturday, April 20, and a team of Recycling Ambassadors was on hand to show attendees how to sort their waste as reusable, recyclable, or compostable. Dr. Lisa Morano, Professor of Biology and Microbiology and Director of the Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability, coordinated the team of UHD student volunteers.
Too, Associate Professor of Design Natacha Poggio coordinated a showcase of UHD students’ artwork aimed at promoting environmental activism for the festival, with printing supported by the City of Houston Public Works. For “the bayou at y.our doorstep,” graphic design students visualized the environmental, emotional, and developmental importance of Houston’s bayous for community wellbeing. “Envisioning Water: the thread of life” represents a powerful dialogue between poetry and illustration around the theme of water and environmental issues. For this collaborative exhibition led by Professors Poggio (graphic design) and Laura Cesarco Eglin, Ph.D. (creative writing), design students illustrated poems written by creative writing students.
Check below for event photos and Dr. Morano's appearance on ABC 13, where she discussed the Earth Day event and UHD's sustainability programming.
About the University of Houston-Downtown
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.